THE VICTORIA FALLS ZAMBIA

David Livingstone explored this land of potent beauty and discovered one of the seven natural wonders of the world. In his footprints, only moments away from the mighty Zambezi River with the dramatic torrent of the Victoria Falls as its natural milieu, a magnificent Resort has been created as a testament to his discovery and in reverence to the splendour of this World Heritage site.

Journey to this magical place and witness the greatest mass of falling water on earth as it plunges down a sheer rock face, spraying its mystical mist hundreds of metres in the air. The awesome Victoria Falls is much closer to you here - literally on the doorstep of The Falls Resort - it feels as if you could reach out and touch it, as it plummets into the chasm far below.

The Falls Resort incorporates the three-star Zambezi Sun, and The Royal Livingstone, a sophisticated five-star hotel. The Zambezi Sun reflects the richness and diversity of the land's heritage and is located on the edge of the Eastern Cataract of the Victoria Falls.

For the more discerning traveller in search of luxury, extravagance and sheer indulgence, the Royal Livingstone Hotel will set your heart on fire and soothe your soul. Set in the lush riverine belt and touching the banks of the great Zambezi River, this earthy Eden provides a secluded haven.

There is a highly sophisticated and flexible conference centre, able to cater for a variety of international functions and themed banquets. It offers conference facilities that match and exceed many of its size in the world.

The innate heritage of the land offers guests nail-biting experiences ranging from water-rafting to bungee jumping, a paradise for wildlife lovers with daily land and water safaris, and exceptional angling and fly-fishing.

This magnificent Falls Resort allows you the chance to be at one with the uninhibited majesty of the Victoria Falls, a time to regroup, to find your inner core and to leave enriched and empowered, promising to return.

FACILITIES
At the heart of the Resort is the Falls Entertainment Centre, It is here that one can sense adventure, where explorations are discussed and planned. All tours begin and end at this thrilling hub of entertainment and recreational pleasure.

Location
The resort is situated in the 46-hectare Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Wildlife Park, which fringes the Zambezi River. Victoria Falls is recognised as one of the seven natural wonders of the world, and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Climate
December to April: Warm and wet
May to August: Cool and dry
September to November: Hot and dry

Average temperatures:
Summer 25° C to 35° C
Winter: 6° C to 24° C

The Resort is only 5km from Livingstone International Airport in Zambia, and 30km from the Victoria Falls International Airport in Zimbabwe. Bushtracks meet and greet guests at Livingstone Airport, Victoria Falls Airport and Kasane Airport and transfer them to the Royal Livingstone and Zambezi Sun Hotels. The drivers carry Bushtracks Africa boards for easy recognition.

Visa Waiver
Bona fide tourists travelling to Zambia from certain countries, as an individual or in a group on a pre-arranged package tour through a foreign tour operator or travel agent in conjunction with a local tour operator, shall be issued with a fee waivered visa at Livingstone port of entry into Zambia. In respect of visa's where the fee is not applicable, tourists visa's will be issued on arrival on payment of a fee the amount of which will depend upon the country of origin. Details change frequently but information can be obtained from us. Full passport & travel details are required three weeks prior to arrival in Zambia. Should the detail not be received timeously, the guest will be required to pay the visa fee on arrival.



THE ROYAL LIVINGSTONE

Architecturally, the buildings take their cue from African resonances. The Royal Livingstone Hotel, stretches luxuriously along the banks of the Zambezi River. The Hotel consists of a series of 17 colonial-style buildings, with deep verandas, set amidst indigenous trees and plants. The main hotel is a sequence of thatch-roofed buildings, most African in their influence, and incorporates the lounge, restaurant and bar. A classic swimming pool visually links the waters of the river with the terraces of the hotel, with a sweeping timber deck planted in the swirling water of the Zambezi.

The reception area is framed by a classic courtyard featuring a fountain and exuding the aroma of herbs from the interior gardens. Overhead, wooden fans cool the charged atmosphere. The resort's deep, shaded verandah, offers an uninterrupted view of the Zambezi River and is the ideal place to curl up with a book discovered in the well-stocked library. The lounge is filled with original artwork depicting scenes of David Livingstone's great African adventures.

Only footsteps from the Zambezi River, the rooms and suites offer a tranquil retreat from the unconstrained beauty of their surroundings. The Royal Livingstone, is a 5-star, 173-roomed luxury hotel. The rooms are two-storey clusters and each cluster comprises approximately 10 en-suite air-conditioned rooms, offering private balconies or terraces. Interior furnishings accentuate the influences of Africa translated into a cultured sumptuousness that reflects the essence of African Bush life. Natural light invades the bathrooms, as the luxurious sized showers allow natural light to filter through a milk-glass window.

The guest rooms comprise the following:
Presidential Suite
Standard Suite
Standard King
Standard Twin
Standard Paraplegic
Standard Room Features & Amenities:
Butler service (from 07h00 - 23h00)
Satellite TV
Radio on TV set
Coffee and tea-making facilities
Mini-bar
Mini-safe
Telephone with message/wake-up/voice-mail facilities
Dry-cleaning & Laundry
Cots
Babysitting service
24 hour room service
Video in suites

The à la carte restaurant seats 140 diners, and is delightful mixture of modern sophistication and old worldly style. The menus at the Royal Livingstone read like an African folk legend. The mezze presented tableside on Ku'omboko Canoe Trays offer Za'alouk salad and Carpaccio of Nile Perch. There are 11 items on this tray including mint tabbouleh and a plantain and green banana salad, sweetwater marinated prawn tails and coriander marinated mushrooms. An alternative or in addition to the cold mezze are Warm Kemia such as Minced Herbed Kofta in Capsicum and Tomato Sauce, Coconut and Lemongrass Marinated Chicken Sate, and Plantain, Chili and Polenta Fritters, or a Terrine of Marinated Wild Boar with Cumberland Sauce. On the main a la carte menu is a dazzling array of dishes from the river and ocean. They include Oven Roasted Zambezi Bream served with a Chili, Onion and Tomato Sambal and Cornmeal Dumplings, or a catch of the day cooked in a Cataplan - like a Papiliotte - with white wine, onions, tomato and King Prawns. Bush and game fare includes warthog and wild boar cutlets marinated and grilled with a poivrade game sauce, or Sizzling Kudu - filleted strips with ginger and garlic, green beans and sweet potato fries.

RATES
A minimum 2-night stay is required over weekends and a minimum 3-night stay over long weekends and Christmas/New Year. The Royal Livingstone does NOT offer self-catering accommodation. Sun International no longer has a visa waiver program in place and foreign passport holders are to pay for their visas on arrival or to make arrangements for their own visas prior to departing depending on their Nationality.

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